Council Member· 2026-2030
Ernesto Lopez
Logan
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- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 2:04:01
- Avg per meeting
- 3:27
- Segments
- 1950
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Council Member Ernesto Lopez on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Ernesto Lopez consistently prioritizes infrastructure oversight, zoning regulatory compliance, and active civic engagement through his work with the Youth Council. He frequently demands detailed accountability from city staff, notably questioning ADA accessibility for digital documents, the technical requirements of energy market agreements, and the specifics of infrastructure repair and development projects. His legislative record reflects a cautious approach to fiscal policy and administrative contracts, such as his support for non-renewing a park facility contract and his deliberative stance on library fee adjustments. Furthermore, Lopez has demonstrated a commitment to land-use efficiency, explicitly supporting commercial development at the fairgrounds while vetting fire safety and road access standards.
Top issues during term (13)(Development)
CDBG Program Performance
Review of prior year federal CDBG expenditures.
Elevate West Townhome Subdivision
New housing construction will expand the city's property tax base and increase demand for municipal services.
CVE Warehouse South Continuance Request
Private capital investment in industrial park infrastructure.
Chase Bank Development on North Main Street
Construction investment and future commercial tax revenue for the city.
Elevate at 12th Mixed-Use Development Proposal
Private real estate investment contributing to commercial and residential growth.
Gossner Foods Retail Store Development
Commercial retail expansion and sales tax generation for the city.
Brio Office Commercial Development in Ellis Neighborhood
Private commercial investment funded by the applicant, with associated municipal tax implications.
Brickyard 4 Mixed-Use and Townhome Development
Private investment in housing and commercial spaces will increase local property tax values.
Student Housing and Residential Density Projects
Private real estate investment affecting local property values and neighborhood rental markets.
Logan Cache Airport Hangar Expansion
Expansion of municipal airport facilities and leasehold improvements.
Take 5 Oil Change Commercial Construction on South Main Street
Private commercial investment in the Woodruff Neighborhood.
library development
While the exact price tag isn't mentioned yet, a project this big will definitely require substantial public investment, though it's meant to boost local businesses in the long run.
Moved or seconded (24)
Motions Lopez personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
withdraw adoption of Ordinance 26-15 converting six smaller lots into four approximately 0.15-acre lots, resulting in a reduction from 40 lots to 38 lots as amended
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Motion by Vice Chair López seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-19 as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Lee-Koven seconded by Councilmember López to adopt Ordinance 26-13 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Vice Chair López to continue Ordinance 26-14 to the August 18, 2026, Council meeting as an action item and no public hearing as present…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Dahle seconded by Vice Chair López to adopt Ordinance 26-08 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Ajustes presupuestarios para el año fiscal 2026-2027 que asignan: 50.000 dólares fondos recibidos por obras públicas de UDOT para mejorar la intersección y corredor 400 North 600 West; 18.000 dólares una subvención que el Departamento de Policía recibió del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Delitos en Internet
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-21
Ratification of Paul S. De Morgan to RESAB
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-21
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustments FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $200,000 financial assurance funds provided by the developer of the Lloyd Estates Subdivision to construct or reconstruct missing or inappropriately constructed improvements - Resolution 26-11 – Richard Anderson, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Approval of March 17, 2026 Minutes and April 7, 2026 Agenda
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-03
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Vice Chair López to approve Resolution 26-06 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
to adopt Ordinance 26-05 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
to approve Resolution 26-05 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
to approve Resolution 26-03 as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
approve the ratification of Sara Doutre and Craig Maughan as presented
- movedpassed 4-12026-01-20
adopt Ordinance 26-02 as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Ratification of Russ Holley as Community Development Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
approve Mayor Mark A. Anderson to serve on the Wastewater Rate Setting Committee as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
adopt Ordinance 26-04 as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-06
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Vice Chair López to approve tonight’s agenda and minutes from the December 16, 2025 Council meeting as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-02025-12-16
approve tonight’s agenda and minutes from the December 2, 2025 Council meeting as presented
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Lopez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjourn to meeting of the Logan Redevelopment Agency (6:45 p.m. estimated)
Adoption of Resolution 26-30 RDA for Redevelopment Agency Carry Forwards
Ordinance 26-14: Land Development Code Chapter 17.24 Wetland Standards
Ordinance 26-14: Land Development Code Chapter 17.24 Wetland Standards
Ordinance 26-14: Wetland Development Standards Code Amendment
Final Redevelopment Agency Budget Approval (Resolution 26-21 RDA)
Ratification of Community Development Director Russ Holley
Voting record (7)(Development)
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